Kansas City Royals v Baltimore Orioles

Rob Carr

Starting pitcher Luis Mendoza #39 of the Kansas City Royals reacts after giving up a run to the Baltimore Orioles in the fifth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 8, 2013 in Baltimore, Maryland.

Starting pitcher Luis Mendoza #39 of the Kansas City Royals reacts after giving up a run to the Baltimore Orioles in the fifth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 8, 2013 in Baltimore, Maryland.

Oakland Athletics v Kansas City Royals

Jamie Squire

Starting pitcher Luis Mendoza #39 of the Kansas City Royals walks off the field after being pulled at the top of the 2nd inning of the game against the Oakland Athletics at Kauffman Stadium on July 7, 2013 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Starting pitcher Luis Mendoza #39 of the Kansas City Royals walks off the field after being pulled at the top of the 2nd inning of the game against the Oakland Athletics at Kauffman Stadium on July 7, 2013 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Oakland Athletics v Kansas City Royals

Jamie Squire

Starting pitcher Luis Mendoza #39 of the Kansas City Royals is pulled by Manager manager Ned Yost #3 during the top of the 2nd inning of the game against the Oakland Athletics at Kauffman Stadium on July 7, 2013 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Starting pitcher Luis Mendoza #39 of the Kansas City Royals is pulled by Manager manager Ned Yost #3 during the top of the 2nd inning of the game against the Oakland Athletics at Kauffman Stadium on July 7, 2013 in Kansas City, Missouri.